Invisible material could revolutionise smart tech

Scientists at La Trobe University have produced a new, powerful electricity-conducting material, in research which could revolutionise smartphones and wearable technologies like medical devices.

Making a beeline: Bee hotels give native pollinators a post-bushfire fighting chance, world-first trial reveals

A world-first trial led by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) native bee scientist and conservationist Dr Kit Prendergast has found bee hotels can play a vital role in helping native bee populations recover after bushfires.

Research shows ‘it takes a village’ to address childhood anxiety and depression

New research from Murdoch University has revealed therapies and interventions incorporating a child’s ‘village’, particularly parents and direct caregivers, help to reduce the internalisation of their symptoms.

Leafy greens could be good for the heart

A cup and a half of leafy green vegetables could go a long way to addressing atherosclerotic vascular diseases (ASVDs), new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU), the University of Western Australia and the Danish Cancer Institute has found.

Researchers identify solution to global mask pollution problem

Once essential for curbing the spread of COVID-19, disposable face masks have become a major contributor to environmental pollution and human health concerns.

'Marigurim Yan’: A path to new possibilities for First Nations youth

Marigurim Yan – the Butchulla word for ‘strong walk’ – is the inspiration behind a research-based educational program guiding First Nations youth to dream big and think deeply about their futures. 

Territory mangoes, Kakadu plums, NT Barramundi: The quest for Northern Territory premium brands

A new PhD project at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will help the Northern Territory become synonymous with its food produce, providing much needed marketing support for food NT producers and manufacturers. 

Vincent Lingiari Memorial Gathering to honour legacy through campfire stories and song

The Vincent Lingiari Memorial Lecture will feel a little different this year, with the Vincent Lingiari Memorial Gathering – campfire yarning with Charlie King.

CDU student brings Italian culture to the airwaves with new Territory FM show

Charles Darwin University (CDU) student Fabiola Del Signore is sharing her love of Italian music and culture with the Top End, launching her first radio show on Territory FM this month. 

‘AI is not intelligent at all’: Why our dignity is at risk

The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our interactions, but threatens human dignity on a worldwide scale, according to a study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).

From scalpel to sketchpad: FIFO surgeon finds creative calling through CDU

Darwin-based surgeon Dr Stephanie Weidlich is proving it’s never too late to expand your horizons, blending a demanding medical career with a growing passion for architecture, thanks to her studies at CDU.

WA-first research project to track calves of resilient Nguni cattle breed

Murdoch University has welcomed the first calves in an innovative new breeding and research program, marking the introduction of the Nguni cattle breed to Western Australia.

Charles Darwin University

World-first study uses First Nations calendars for solar power forecasting

The study combined First Nations seasonal calendars with a novel deep learning model, an artificial intelligence technique, to predict future solar panel power output.

Charles Darwin University

East meets Top End: Chinese scholar blends ancient ink art with Territory landscapes

Xiao was selected to study at CDU as part of a professional development program led by the Shanghai Education Committee, which sends outstanding lecturers abroad to strengthen their academic and research capabilities.

Charles Darwin University

CDU rolls out the red carpet for first TEDx talk

The theme of the inaugural TEDxCharles Darwin University event on August 9 is ‘Building Community Resilience’. 

Edith Cowan University

New research uncovers gender birth imbalances in Australia

New research has uncovered an imbalanced sex ratio at birth among Australia's migrant populations, with some migrant mothers seeming to prefer boys to girls.

Edith Cowan University

Finding the root of tooth decay in kids

A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly half of Australian preschool aged children.

Edith Cowan University

Plutonium levels at Montebello Islands remain elevated 70 years after nuclear weapons tests

The MIMP is ecologically significant due to the presence of numerous permanent or migratory species, and its high-value habitat is used for breeding and rearing by fish, mammals, birds and other marine wildlife.

Edith Cowan University

ECU, Atlantis and Tall Tree join forces to meet the growing need for early childhood teachers

Edith Cowan University (ECU), The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning have bolstered their partnership to help answer the call for more Bachelor-qualified early childhood educators in Western Australia.

Macquarie University

Atheists have a soft spot for God, new study shows

A new study of secular societies explores the influence that religion has on non-believers. Co-author Dr Robert Ross explains this deep-seated ‘belief in belief’.

The University of Western Australia

Early life: a time of growth and foundation-building, in need of tailored care

When we look at a child, it’s easy to see how different they are from an adult. They are in an incredibly dynamic phase of life, with the needs of their growing bodies evolving every day.

Edith Cowan University

Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten

A new report from ECU's School of Education reveals that a child's first experiences in school significantly shape their long-term engagement, confidence, and learning success.

University of the Sunshine Coast

Blood pressure: New study predicts how climate change will jeopardise blood supply

Climate change will impact the health of blood donors worldwide and increases in disease and natural disasters may trigger a rise in the need for blood, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Planetary Health.

Charles Darwin University

From dyslexia diagnosis to Doctorate: New Territory teacher empowers students through mentoring

A childhood marked by undiagnosed dyslexia and learning struggles in Nigeria has inspired a new local teacher and recent Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD graduate to dedicate his life to building inclusive, mentoring-rich classrooms in the Northern Territory (NT).